Definition Synonyms
Definition of today - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
timeon the current day or date
- I have a meeting today.
2.
current erain the current era or nowadays
- Today, technology is advancing rapidly.
Noun
1.
current daythe present day
- Today is my birthday..
2.
timethe present time period or age
- Today is an exciting time for technology.
Expressions with today
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existing briefly and then disappearing quickly
The summer festival is here today and gone tomorrow.
short-lived or temporary
Their fame was here today, gone tomorrow.
emphasizes the significance of something happening today
Why did it have to rain today of all days?
temporary interest or fad
Yoga was today's flavor last year, now it's all about pilates.
the current day of the month and year
I need to know today's date to fill out the form.
exactly one week before today
She left for Paris a week ago today.
exactly seven days from now
The meeting is a week today.
starting from the current day onward
As of today, the new rules apply.
meal or deal that a place offers only for this day
I ordered the today's special because it sounded really tasty.
indicates something is true or valid according to today's date
As per today, the project is on schedule.
focus on present moment without worrying about future
She decided to live for today and enjoy her vacation.
according to current norms or expectations
This movie is considered tame by today's standards.
expressing unity with a group or cause
Today we are all supporters of the movement.
realize something obvious today
She was today years old when she realized the logo had a hidden meaning..
realizing something just now
I was today years old when I learned how to tie my shoes.
young generation living in the present time
Teachers often discuss the challenges facing the youth of today.
something good promised for the present
The politician's speech was full of jam today but lacked future plans.
something exciting today may be boring tomorrow
The new game was fun at first, but chile today, hot tamale.
Origin of today
Old English, to (at) + dæg (day)
Terms with today included in their meaning
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next day
on the day after today
next day
the day after today
time
on the day before today
specific day
the day immediately before today
recent past
the night immediately before today
previous night
during the night before today
time
during the afternoon of today
next day
the morning of the day after today
time
during the night of the day after today
time reference
two days before today
tomorrow reference
on the day following today
next evening
the evening of the day after today
time reference
starting from the day before today
restaurant
special meal featured on a menu for today
recent past
happening or existing the day before today
calendar
the day two days from today
time
on the second day from today
motivation
life is uncertain, so act now or appreciate today
time past
refers to the day before today in time
time
on the day immediately before today in time
time limit
up until the day before today
technology
advanced technology is available today
previous day
belonging to the day before today
food
special dish or flavor offered today
Examples of today in a sentence
I plan to finish the book today. Today, people rely heavily on smartphones. Many challenges face the world today. Today feels like a fresh start. Today marks our anniversary. Today marks the anniversary of the historic event.
Today is different from what it was decades ago.
View all translations of today
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- French:aujourd'hui, époque actuelle, ...
- German:heute, der heutige Tag, ...
- Italian:oggi, il giorno di oggi, ...
- Spanish:hoy, el día de hoy, ...
- Portuguese:hoje, o dia de hoje, ...
- Chinese:今天, 当今, ...
- Japanese:今日, 現代, ...
- Arabic:ٱلْيَوْم, الْيَوْم, ...
- Hebrew:הַיּוֹם, יָמֵינוּ, ...
- Russian:сегодня, текущий день, ...
- Ukrainian:сьогодні, сьогодення, ...
- Hindi:आज, आजकल, ...
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